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BREAKING NEWS
Hosts Kyle Shoberg and Mark Redlich break down why viral clips without context can shape public opinion and increase danger for law enforcement
NYPD
A man allegedly entered his estranged wife’s home and sparked an explosion that ultimately killed him; several NYPD officers responding to the domestic disturbance were also injured
A judge sided with two news organizations, who sued after the state DOJ refused to release a list of every officer’s name, age, badge number and LE employment history
Alphanso Talley has been charged with murder after he allegedly snuck a gun through multiple searches and used it to shoot officers once his handcuffs were removed
Dorbor Mulbah had “expressed discomfort and became unwell” during physical training; Mulbah was transported to a hospital, where he died the next morning
Louisiana A.G. Liz Murrill said a state probe found that Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson’s poor management of the jail allegedly led to the escape
The move will strengthen the city’s identity and “invest in a public safety model that reflects the community’s values, priorities, and long-term vision,” Santa Fe Springs officials stated
Trained crisis counselors staff the “Say Something” anonymous reporting system 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, referring serious situations to police and school officials
The White Settlement Police officers helped secure the woman, whose car was sinking into rapidly flowing waters, with a set of jumper cables until fire personnel arrived
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Gun handling lessons from the July ambush of Fargo police officers
Every officer should be trained in shooting from the ground on their back, side and front in every direction a threat can present itself
This incident shows good tactics to end an ambush and offers a display of great courage. This is how it is done
Illinois is not alone in looking at this as one solution to the police recruitment crisis
To the officer who stopped the killing, we thank you for inspiring the entire law enforcement profession with your determined, courageous and effective response
It seems like every week we hear of a squad car being stolen somewhere in the U.S. Follow these steps to make sure it doesn’t happen to your cruiser
PRODUCT NEWS
The 2026 World Cup and 2028 Olympics are among potential drone targets that concern law enforcement without counter-UAS authority
A new podcast featuring unfiltered voices from the frontlines of justice
The Dallas Police Department announced the change on social media, sharing photos of its Love Field Airport Unit wearing the newly approved headgear
Convey911 partners with Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments to streamline emergency communication technology access for public agencies nationwide
Department staffing has hovered at around 900 officers since 2023; in addition to the marketing investment, NOPD has raised salaries and enlistment bonuses to draw in new recruits
Software*
Ranking No. 492 overall and No. 54 in software, 2025 marks the company’s fourth consecutive appearance on the list — and its first time in Inc. 500
Holistic approach helps public safety, justice, and government agencies navigate cybersecurity threats and evolving regulations, standards, and best practices with confidence and clarity
Launched from rooftops, Huntington Beach PD’s drones can be overhead in two minutes or less, improving situational awareness and reducing unnecessary officer deployments
Booth PV 717 | August 18–21, Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex
Clearview AI ranks No. 710 on the 2025 Inc. 5000 list of America’s fastest-growing private companies
This marks Clearview AI’s second appearance on the list, rising sharply from No. 1,820 in 2024 to its current position